Calories in Spam sandwich
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Spam sandwich contains 266 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich, any size (135 g) provides about 359 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in deli and cured meat sandwiches on FoodFactly, where the median is 220 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for selenium, 30% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 24% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 266 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.6 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol C | 30 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 913 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.6 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 5.1 g | |
| Protein C | 10 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.36 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 80 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 37 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 97 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 118 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 261 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.088 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 20.2 µg | 37% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10 gin the lowest quarter of deli and cured meat sandwiches (median 13.9 g)
- Fiber1.1 gbelow the median for deli and cured meat sandwiches (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars5.1 gin the top quarter of deli and cured meat sandwiches (median 2.8 g)
- Fat12.8 gabove the median for deli and cured meat sandwiches (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.6 gin the top quarter of deli and cured meat sandwiches (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium913 mgin the top quarter of deli and cured meat sandwiches (median 743 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.097 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 40 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,540 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 40 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 46.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 39 µg |
| Folate, food C | 14 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna sandwich on white | 274 | 9.9 g | 28.5 g | 13.3 g |
| McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich | 273 | 10.4 g | 28 g | 13.2 g |
| BURGER KING, Premium Fish Sandwich | 260 | 10.3 g | 26.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce | 257 | 10.3 g | 26.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise | 276 | 10.9 g | 27.4 g | 13.6 g |
| PAPA JOHN'S 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Original Crust | 275 | 12 g | 30 g | 11.9 g |
| Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and cheese | 279 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH | 282 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spam sandwich?
100 g of spam sandwich has 266 kcal. 1 sandwich, any size (135 g): about 359 kcal.
Is spam sandwich high in protein?
Spam sandwich contains 10 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.5 g in 1 sandwich, any size (135 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other deli and cured meat sandwiches, that is in the lowest quarter (median 13.9 g).
How many carbs are in spam sandwich?
Spam sandwich has 27.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 5.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spam sandwich?
Spam sandwich contains 12.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.6 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spam sandwich contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (37% DV), Thiamin (B1) (30% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), Folate (B9) (20% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spam sandwich?
100 g contains 913 mg of sodium, 40% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707055. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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